I have received all three coats I ordered, and tried them on for photos this evening. Not great photos. I lightened them as much as I could. Maybe you'll get an idea of what things look like. Also showing the Paige jeans and AllSaints mesh top.

1-3: Lole Piper oversized rain jacket in olive. This is the XS. I am usually a size S, sometimes an XS. I think I'm going to return it, or actually pass it on to my friend on whom it looks much better. I love the color, and I mostly like the style. The thick ties bug me, as do the overly long sleeves. This would have replaced my current olive rain jacket, so it would have to be really a "100% love it" item for me.

4-6: Bernardo rib-trim liner coat in navy. Super cute style. I think I will pass it up, though, for the Lauren Ralph Lauren one pictured next. I only want one quilted navy coat.

7-9: Lauren Ralph Lauren hooded longline quilted jacket in navy. I think I prefer this one to the Bernardo for me. The hood is useful. I used to pass by any coat without a hood, for Seattle. I feel a little more flexible about it now, but I do still value a hood. I just also like the lines of this coat on me; it is more of a coat than a jacket, and it is roomy enough to fit my usual layers underneath.

10-11: Paige Cindy high-waist ankle straight jeans and AllSaints Tia long-sleeved mesh top. The jeans are keepers. I took the same size I have bought in other Paige jeans recently.
I just read Angie's second round of NAS picks and see she recommends sizing up in the top. I think the fit is okay, but maybe I need the next size up?

I also received the Monica Vinader bracelet and plan to keep it. And I bought the Argento Vivo two-tone link earrings to go with it. No photos.


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